Property Management
A tenant in Texas damages an apartment wall by hanging many pictures, leaving dozens of large holes. The landlord charges the tenant for repairs beyond normal wear and tear. This is:
AIllegal because tenants can use the walls as they wish
BPermissible because the damage exceeds normal wear and tear✓ Correct
COnly allowed if specified in a written lease addendum
DNot allowed because landlords cannot deduct from security deposits
Explanation
Texas Property Code allows landlords to deduct from the security deposit for damages beyond normal wear and tear. Large holes from many picture hangings typically qualify as damage beyond normal wear and tear. Normal wear and tear includes minor scuffs and small nail holes from routine habitation.
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